Dávid Fábián
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Dávid Fábián has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- András Pavlik
Doctoral College, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
1 shared publication - András Tállay
Orthopaedic Surgery, Buda Health Centre, 1126 Budapest, Hungary
1 shared publication - Attila Pavlik
Department of Sport Surgery, National Institute for Sports Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
1 shared publication - Gréta Csilla Sinka
Doctoral College, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
1 shared publication - Ágnes Mayer
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, 1088 Budapest, Hungary
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Neuromuscular and Neurocognitive Performance Associated with ACL Injury Risk in Youth Handball Players: A Prospective Cohort Study
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in youth athletes are multifactorial, and the relative contributions of neuromuscular and neurocognitive variables remain inadequately comprehended. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 220 young handball players (104 girls and 116 boys; mean age 16.3 ± 1.4 years) participated in functional testing with the Back in Action system and baseline neurocognitive evaluation with the ImPACT battery. During the 24-month follow-up period, orthopedic specialists identified ACL damage, which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Univariable logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were conducted to evaluate predictive capability. Results: During the 24-month follow-up, 26 athletes sustained an ACL injury. Prolonged plyometric ground contact time was significantly associated with ACL injury occurrence in logistic regression analysis (p = 0.019) and demonstrated fair discriminatory ability (AUC = 0.63) (OR = 0.98 per ms; 0.98 95% CI: 0.964–0.997). Female sex emerged as a profound and independent risk factor (OR = 5.74). Conclusions: Neuromuscular performance, specifically plyometric ground contact time and female sex, has predictive ability for ACL damage in youth handball players, while separate cognition assessments failed to independently differentiate injury risk. These findings support the use of objective neuromuscular evaluation in comprehensive injury prevention strategies in youth sport.
Open AccessNeuromuscular and Neurocognitive Performance Associated with ACL Injury Risk in Youth Handball Players: A Prospective Cohort Study
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in youth athletes are multifactorial, and the relative contributions of neuromuscular and neurocognitive variables remain inadequately comprehended. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 220 young handball players (104 girls and 116 boys; mean age 16.3 ± 1.4 years) participated in functional testing with the Back in Action system and baseline neurocognitive evaluation with the ImPACT battery. During the 24-month follow-up period, orthopedic specialists identified ACL damage, which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Univariable logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were conducted to evaluate predictive capability. Results: During the 24-month follow-up, 26 athletes sustained an ACL injury. Prolonged plyometric ground contact time was significantly associated with ACL injury occurrence in logistic regression analysis (p = 0.019) and demonstrated fair discriminatory ability (AUC = 0.63) (OR = 0.98 per ms; 0.98 95% CI: 0.964–0.997). Female sex emerged as a profound and independent risk factor (OR = 5.74). Conclusions: Neuromuscular performance, specifically plyometric ground contact time and female sex, has predictive ability for ACL damage in youth handball players, while separate cognition assessments failed to independently differentiate injury risk. These findings support the use of objective neuromuscular evaluation in comprehensive injury prevention strategies in youth sport.